AAP says NO to Imam Bukhari’s support

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday rejected offer of support to it by Shahi Imam Syed Bukhari of Jama Masjid, Delhi.

Addressing a press conference here, AAP leader Ashutosh said,“AAP wants to make it clear that our party has nothing got to do with Syed Ahmed Bukhari ji.”

“AAP was formed to eradicate communal politics, only Imam Bukhari would know why he made such a statement,” He further said.

Another AAP leader Ashish Khetan said, “We not only reject offer made by Bukhariji, but also make it clear, AAP is here to fight against this sort of communal politics.”

AAP reacted shortly after the Imam of India's one of the biggest mosque said if people don't vote for AAP in these elections, they would commit a big mistake. In his appeal, Bukhari said, "Appeal to all Muslims to support AAP candidates and help in forming a secular government in Delhi." The move comes as a surprise as the Imam in 2014 had asked Muslims to back Congress.